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Mahanadi River: Key Geography Facts for UPSC

July 27, 2026

Mahanadi River is a major east-flowing peninsular river forming a vast delta in Odisha. Revise its course, tributaries and dams for UPSC now.
Black Sea: Geography and Strategic Importance for UPSC

July 25, 2026

Explore Black Sea geography, bordering countries, key straits, major rivers and strategic importance for global trade. Revise essential UPSC facts now.
Karlapat Bauxite Block: Odisha’s Key Mineral Deposit

July 24, 2026

Karlapat Bauxite Block in Odisha holds major bauxite resources crucial for aluminium production. Study its features and UPSC relevance now.
Bab el-Mandeb Strait: Strategic Red Sea Chokepoint

July 23, 2026

Bab el-Mandeb Strait links the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and global shipping routes. Study its geography, strategic importance and UPSC facts.
Monsoon Break: Why Rainfall Shifts Across India

July 21, 2026

A Monsoon Break is a temporary redistribution of southwest monsoon rainfall, reducing rain in central India while increasing it over the northeastern states.
Zojila Tunnel Breakthrough: Transforming Connectivity Between Kashmir and Ladakh

June 13, 2026

Introduction India has achieved a major milestone in one of its most ambitious infrastructure projects with the successful breakthrough of the Zojila Tunnel. The strategic 13-kilometre tunnel, being constructed between Kashmir and Ladakh, is expected to provide year-round connectivity to one of the country’s most remote and strategically significant regions. For decades, heavy snowfall at…
Atmospheric River

February 11, 2024

Important for Prelims: Geography & Environment Mains: General Studies I What is an Atmospheric River? Pineapple Express: Significance: How Common are Atmospheric Rivers, and Where do They Occur? Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following best defines an atmospheric river?A) A meteorological phenomenon characterized by a swirling mass of air with low pressure at…
Mangroves in India

July 31, 2023

Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies I NEWS: W.B. government announces Mangrove Cell on International Day of Mangrove Ecosystem Mangroves in India Mangroves IMPORTANCE: Govt’s Initiatives: Practice Questions for Prelims Match the following pair of mangrove forests with respective states.1. Muthupet——————-i. Maharashtra2.Dharma———————ii. Kerala3.Kundalika-Revdanda—-iii. Andhra Pradesh4.Kannur———————–iv. Odisha5.Coringa———————-v. Tamil NaduChoose the correct statement/statements-a. 1- ii,…
Little Rann of Kutch

July 27, 2023

Important for Prelims: Geography and Environment; Places in NewsMains: General Studies I NEWS: Saltpan workers debarred from entering Little Rann write to Gujarat CM requesting state intervention Wild Ass Sanctuary: Practice Questions for Prelims Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?…
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

June 27, 2023

Important for Prelims: SchemesMains: General Studies II; Government policies & intervention; Growth & Development; Food Processing Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana:1. It has two separate components- Central Sector & Centrally Sponsored2. India is the 3rd largest fish producing nation.3. India is the…

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